Published: Monday, April 29, 2013 at 4:41 p.m.

Last Modified: Monday, April 29, 2013 at 4:41 p.m.

An assault by several Clinton, N.C., residents after a party cruise Saturday in Carolina Beach resulted in three Wilmington residents being taken to the hospital, according to Detective Chris Latham of the Carolina Beach Police Department.

The altercation occurred near the town’s marina after a Winner party cruise, when the group from Clinton began throwing bricks at the other group. The assault resulted in one individual needing emergency brain surgery due to his injuries, according to the detective.

The victim is in the intensive care unit after being struck in the head by a brick, Latham said.

The police department is not releasing the names of the victims, witnesses or suspects due to the ongoing investigation, he said. The police report also is not being released at this time due to the names of all parties involved being listed, Latham said.

Warrants are expected to be issued on the suspects later this week, he said.

<p>An assault by several Clinton, N.C., residents after a party cruise Saturday in Carolina Beach resulted in three Wilmington residents being taken to the hospital, according to Detective Chris Latham of the Carolina Beach Police Department.</p><p>The altercation occurred near the town's marina after a Winner party cruise, when the group from Clinton began throwing bricks at the other group. The assault resulted in one individual needing emergency brain surgery due to his injuries, according to the detective. </p><p>The victim is in the intensive care unit after being struck in the head by a brick, Latham said. </p><p>The police department is not releasing the names of the victims, witnesses or suspects due to the ongoing investigation, he said. The police report also is not being released at this time due to the names of all parties involved being listed, Latham said.</p><p>Warrants are expected to be issued on the suspects later this week, he said.</p><p>– Jason Gonzales</p>